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About Dr. Philip Gentry, DDS

Dr. Philip Gentry graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgetown University School of Dentistry, and is a Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry. He is Clinical Asst Professor, teaching the next generation of dentists at the University of Maryland Dental School. As a premier, experienced, well respected dentist in Arlington, VA, his practice focuses on state-of-the-art dental implant restorations, precision zirconia and porcelain crowns, and comprehensive reconstructive procedures. Repeatedly voted one of the Area’s Top Dentists by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Virginia Living Magazine. Dr Gentry is a Washingtonian Magazine Hall of Fame Top Dentist. View all posts by Dr. Philip Gentry, DDS →

Cracked tooth of the day

January 16, 2016cracked teetharlington, cracked tooth, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

This patient had a root canal but never returned to have the crown placed. She bit down on a nut and fractured her molar. The tooth was cracked down the roots and non-restorable. I extracted the tooth. She was not planning on having an implant and she elected not to have a bone graft.

Cavity of the day

January 16, 2016cavities-before/afterarlington, cavities, cavity, composite restorations, decay, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

This patient liked to eat candy, and as a result developed many cavities. I removed the decay and restored the teeth with composite restorations.

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Full mouth Reconstruction with 16 Porcelain Crowns in Arlington, VA

January 9, 2016dental crowns, smile makeoversarlington, crown, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, porcelain crowns, smile, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

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Severe tooth wear, misalignment, and structural breakdown across both arches require an advanced, full-mouth approach to rehabilitation. For this patient, I designed and custom-crafted 16 comprehensive porcelain crowns to completely restore his occlusion, vertical dimension, and aesthetic harmony. As you can see from the extensive clinical stone models and the dramatic before-and-after photos, this reconstruction completely revitalized his bite and delivered a vibrant, youthful, and naturally confident smile.

If you are living with widespread dental breakdown, missing teeth, or complex cosmetic concerns and want to see what a comprehensive rehabilitation can do for you, my team and I are ready to help. Call my office, Caring Dentists, directly at 703-522-7733 or visit our home page to schedule your full-mouth consultation with me today!

Dr. Gentry’s Article: A New Year’s Resolution You Can Smile About

January 6, 2016articles/publicationsarlington, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, Philip Gentry, smile, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution You can Smile About! Ten Steps to Happy Teeth and a Happy You:

Floss once a day. Without flossing you miss 40% of the tooth surface.
Brush twice a day. Brush for 2 minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, and brush your tongue.
Schedule at lease 2 dental check-ups and cleanings each year.
Eat healthy. Cut down on sweets and eat more fruits and veggies.
Stop smoking. It’s bad for everything!
Drink more water. Stop drinking soda!
Stress causes you to clench and grind your teeth, wearing them down and breaking your teeth. Have your dentist make you a nightguard if you do.
Chew sugarless gum after meals. This stimulates saliva flow to clean off your teeth.
Wear a custom fit sports mouthguard when playing contact sports. This helps prevent broken teeth and concussions.
Smile more. You will feel better :-)))

Dr. Philip A. Gentry, DDS

Dental implant case of the day

December 25, 2015dental implantsarlington, dental implant, dental implants, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

Implant case of the day

December 25, 2015dental implantsarlington, dental implant, dental implants, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

Thank you letter of the week :-)))

December 25, 2015patient letters/reviewsdentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, Philip GentryDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

I give Dr. Gentry my highest recommendation. He has been my dentist (and also my wife’s) for over 20 years. We started with him while we lived in Arlington but he is so good we decided to stay with him after moving out to Fairfax. He has only done dental work that is absolutely necessary, and his expertise and skill has actually saved at least two of my teeth from having to be extracted (despite two dental specialists who claimed the opposite) and Dr. Gentry also saved me from a root canal; instead, having filled the cavity instead. The procedures went so smoothly and were done so expertly that I had absolutely no pain and could eat immediately. Dr. Gentry takes great pride in his work; he has repeatedly said “fixing teeth is what I do” and he is a widely-recognized expert who also is dedicated to teaching aspiring dentists as well. Now THAT is skill and dedication! He has a great personality; always friendly and cheerful and ready to help. I also highly recommend his professional staff: Juany, Carolina, Karla, Alicia, and Galdia; all are extraordinarily friendly, helpful and professional. I intend to be a patient of Dr. Gentry’s for as long as he continues to practice; you WILL be pleased with Dr. Gentry as your dentist as well.

Stanley Reid

Porcelain crowns for two front teeth

December 10, 2015dental crownsarlington, crown, dentist, Dr Gentry, Dr. Philip Gentry, northern virginia, Philip Gentry, porcelain crowns, smile, virginiaDr. Philip Gentry, DDS

Before, she had broken down old bondings on her two front teeth. I removed them and cleaned up the decay underneath, without the need for root canals, and placed porcelain crowns. I made the new cosmetic crowns longer to touch her lower lip to fill out her smile, and curved the corners giving her a youthful, more feminine, beautiful smile.